GRSHE Seminar by Ana Nordberg: Legal and ethical aspects to consider in medical research and healthcare

Innovation in healthcare is, to a large extent, dependent on and driven by data. Several important ethical, legal and social issues have to be considered.

Cost: The online seminar is arranged by the Gothenburg Research School of Health Engineering and is free of charge.

Target group: Ph.D. students and other researchers at Chalmers, Sahlgrenska Academy at Gothenburg University, and Sahlgrenska University Hospital working with health and engineering.

Abstract: Innovation in healthcare is, to a large extent, dependent on and driven by data. Developing and using new tools, including AI and automated systems, requires large amounts of health and health-related personal data. Several important ethical, legal and social issues have to be considered.
Who, if anyone, owns the data? What is data protection? What is personal data? What are the major legal obligations regarding data? Do patients have rights regarding their data? Is it enough to follow the law? What type of ethical and social aspects should be taken into consideration?

This section will provide a basic introduction to legal issues and broader ethical and social discussions regarding AI and data.